Branch Volunteer Coordinator

Douglas County Libraries

Parker Library, 10851 S Crossroads Dr ., Parker, CO

Application Deadline

Apply By Jul 6th, 2016

Wages

$16.04 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Parker, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

The beginning of a new chapter at our beautiful new location!

Join us! Apply today!

The Parker Library, Branch Volunteer Coordinator position administers, coordinates and manages the effective recruitment and use of volunteer talents for the library branch as a community resource that supplements and complements those of the staff, working closely with the District Volunteer Services Supervisor. This position directs and supervises the activities of the branch volunteers, and serves as their primary point of contact. Work is performed under supervision of the District Volunteer Services Supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Plans and coordinates with branch library staff input, the effective use of volunteer talent and services for the branch.

• Assesses volunteer staffing requirements and makes recommendations on volunteer staffing needs, new volunteer programs or improvements in existing programs to the District Volunteer Services Supervisor.

• Actively recruits volunteers for the branch. Works with the District Volunteer Services Supervisor on recruitment materials, recruitment strategies and coordinates with staff in the planning and implementing of recruitment activities.

• Works closely with branch staff, and District Volunteer Services Supervisor to implement appropriate branch volunteer task assignments.

• Reviews prospective volunteer application forms, conducts initial volunteer interviews, and makes recommendations for placement. Provides new volunteers with preliminary library orientation.

• Maintains volunteer data for district-level reports.

Additional Info & Requirements

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY

EOE

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and to adapt to a busy library with minimal workspace; ability to work at multiple and varied workstations required.
• General knowledge of volunteer administration principles and practices, especially in a library environment is desired.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff, managers, volunteers, and representatives of outside agencies is required.
• Knowledge and experience with supervising, coaching and managing others is required.
• Exhibits strong delegation and negotiation skills.

The Community

The pioneer spirit, accompanied by the beauty of the mountains, foothills and plains, is gloriously evident in Douglas County. In 1861, the Colorado Territorial Session Laws created Douglas County, named after Stephen A. Douglas. Known as the “Little Giant.”

Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado. Located in the Denver South Metro area, Douglas County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state with over 303,000 in population. The County is approximately 843 square miles, of which 48,741 acres are permanently protected land through the Douglas County Open Space Program. Recreational areas include more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park and the Chatfield State Recreation Area.

The County’s strength, as the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs development corridor, is a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment.

Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, outstanding libraries, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities, and you will understand why Douglas County is recognized for being one of the most family-friendly communities in Colorado, offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state. Douglas County has also been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Douglas County Libraries has been blazing a trail and thriving in Douglas County for decades, due very much to the generous support, patronage and growth of our community. Douglas County Libraries is the fourth largest library system in Colorado. Our mission is to be a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning, and we play a vital role in the life of our community. We lend more than eight million books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, e-books, and audiobooks every year, including more children’s materials than any other Colorado library.

Our seven locations offer a large collection of popular materials, children’s books, reference materials, downloadable audio, video and e-books, wireless access, public computers for kids and adults, and friendly, professional staff. Study rooms and large public meeting rooms are available to the public. We offer reading programs for all ages, used book sales, more than 75 Storytimes each week, writing groups, book clubs and a wide variety of fun and interesting programs for all ages.

Online resources include research databases, homework help, the library catalog, downloadable audiobooks and e-books, account access for reserving and renewing items, reading recommendations, links to Douglas County history and community information. We also offer reference assistance via phone, email or text, and access to accounts and many services via DCL to Go, our mobile smart phone application.

We are excited to respond to our community’s growth and demand for innovative new library spaces and services. Our new Castle Pines Library, Castle Pines, CO is now open for business: our new Lone Tree Library, Lone Tree, CO will be opening on July 9, 2016: our new Parker Library, Parker, CO will be opening fourth quarter (or sooner), 2016!

HR Info

We invite you to learn more about this career opportunity at:

DouglasCountyLibraries.org/AboutUs/Employment/Jobs

Posted Jun 15, 2016